Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Grant Program

The solicitation for the Winter 2012 Greenhouse Gas Grants is closed. Please check periodically for new grant opportunities.

About the Program

The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Grant Program is one of the strategies that the Port uses to reduce the impacts of greenhouse gases (GHGs). While the Port uses best available technologies to mitigate GHGs on its project sites, significant GHG impacts cannot always be addressed. As a result, the Port is seeking GHG-reducing projects that can be implemented outside the boundaries of its own development projects.

Watch a video about the program.


Documents and Applications

Program Guidelines - Adopted 10-24-11

Request for Proposals - Release Date 11-21-11

The application forms are different for each project category. Scroll down to see the lists of project types.

Energy Efficiency Projects Application Form

Transportation Projects Application Form

Renewable Energy Projects Application Form

Landscaping Projects Application Form


Application Due Date

Applications are due Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 4:00pm. No late applications wil be accepted.



Eligible Applicants

The following types of organizations may apply for GHG grants:

1. Port of Long Beach tenants;
2. Government agencies; and
3. Charities and nonprofits with current 501(c)(3) status.

Project Types

A total of 14 different projects, grouped into 4 categories, are available for funding under the GHG Grant Program. These projects have been selected because they cost-effectively reduce, avoid, or capture GHG emissions, and because they are accepted by federal and state agencies and building trade groups. They will also reduce energy use and save the grant recipients money in the long run. No other project types will be considered for funding at this time.

Energy Efficiency Projects:

Transportation Projects:

• Electric fleet vehicles
• Public electric vehicle charging stations, including integrated solar electric vehicle charging stations